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Add 56/36 and 60/72

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 60/72

56/36 + 60/72 is 43/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   56/36 = 56 × 2/36 × 2 = 112/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/72 + 60/72 = 112 + 60/72 = 172/72
5. 172/72 simplified gives 43/18
6. So, 56/36 + 60/72 = 43/18
   In mixed form: 27/18

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